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Christmas Candy - 2002

REGISTERED

Originator: D. van Erven    Nominant, Registrant: D. van Eechaute    Introducer: G. van Eijk-Bos & D. van Erven   

Registered Clump
Registered Leaf

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Clump Description

Notable Characteristics
more white in the center; very heavy substance
Plant Width
26
Plant Width (cm)
66
Plant Height
16
Plant Height (cm)
41

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
pure white
Leaf Color Margin
medium green
Leaf Length
6.5
Leaf Length (cm)
16.6
Leaf Width
3
Leaf Width (cm)
7.8
Vein Pairs
7 to 9
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Width of Margin Var.
.9
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
2.4
Petiole Characteristics
Streaked
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Appearance
lightly wavy
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
flat

Scape Description

Scape Height
33 to 38.5
Scape Height (cm)
84 to 98
Scape Color
creamy white

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
1.6
Flower Length (cm)
4.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Deinze, Belgium
Bloom Start
7/25
Bloom Peak
7/31
Bloom Finish
8/8

Seed Information

Viable
sets seeds, viability is unknown

Clump History

Clump's Origin
1st generation division of the original sport
Clump Source
obtained from the originator

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Night before Christmas'

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-6a
Patent / PBR Number
PBR17904 QZ

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-6a
Classif Leaf Length
6.5
Classif Leaf Width
3
Classif Leaf Color
pure white
Classif Margin Color
medium green


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Simplified Classification List

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Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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Price
Hornbaker Gardens
22937 1140 N. Ave. Princeton, IL 61356
815-659-3282 - www.hornbakergardens.com

$15.00

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